Name: Cornish Hens with Maple-Mustard Glaze
Yield: 2 servings; can be doubled or tripled
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 1/2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled; 2 Cornish game hens; Salt and pepper

Wild rice and winter squash are perfect with this easy and elegant entrée.

Recipe information

Yield
2 servings; can be doubled or tripled

Ingredients

2 tablespoons maple syrup

1 1/2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled

2 Cornish game hens

Salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine first 4 ingredients in small saucepan. Cook over low heat until butter melts, stirring until well combined.
Step 2
Pat hens dry. Tie legs together to hold shape. Place in small baking pan. Season with salt and pepper. Brush with maple mixture. Roast until juices run clear when hens are pierced in thickest part of thighs, basting occasionally with glaze, about 1 hour.

TagsThyme Herbs & Spices Cornish Hen Chicken Poultry Main Dinner Gluten Free Nut Free Roast Bon Appétit

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